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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) advises caution when consumers choose to begin a new diet program. Consumers should speak with their pharmacist, physician or other healthcare professional to determine if there are any health risks with the regimen they are about to begin, especially if they are on any medications that could potentially have an interaction with the new diet. (Logo:...

Pure Fat Burning Fuel: For Total Fat Loss by nutrition expert and author Isabel De Los Rios, is an excellent stepping-stone in the pursuit the losing weight and feeling healthy. It is the one stop shop for total fat burning success. Her book is available for purchase on Amazon. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 22, 2012 Accomplished Writer and nutrition expert Isabel De Los Rios’s new book Pure Fat Burning Fuel: For Total Fat Loss is now the talk of the dieting community. In a world where...

KC Craichy, well-known natural health advocate, Founder & CEO of Living Fuel, and best-selling author of “Super Health - Seven Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality” and the highly acclaimed “The Super Health Diet - The Last Diet You Will Ever Need!,” will be a guest on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network this Friday, Aug. 17th, at Noon (ET). Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) August 16, 2012 KC Craichy will appear on The Cancer Truth Chronicles with Ty Bollinger to discuss...

A new infographic highlights some common low carb myths and addresses extreme dieting and the problem of inadequate nutrition. Toronto (PRWEB) August 16, 2012 Art Branch, Inc., the parent company of LowCarbFoods.org announced today the publication of a new infographic (http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/low-carb-diet-myths.php), intended for people interested in learning the facts about low carb diets and lifestyle. Created by the web design and content development teams at Art Branch, Inc.,...

If the drought forces producers to feed a larger portion of distillers dried grains with solubles, cattle can maintain gains and improve meat quality if the animals are weaned early, a Purdue University scientist has shown. The finding, reported at the American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings in Des Moines, Iowa, could allow some producers to save on rising feed costs in the face of this year's drought. Distillers dried grains with solubles, or DDGS, are the leftovers from corn...

NEW YORK, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the late 19(th) century, many dieticians and health professionals have felt that "a calorie is a calorie"; when people consume more calories than they expend - they become overweight. However, a recent article from The New York Times takes this viewpoint in a new direction following the results of a new study. The study, conducted by Dr. David Ludwig of Boston Children's Hospital, observed weight loss patterns among participants who took...

NEWBRIDGE, Scotland, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Research published in leading medical journal The Lancet suggests that a lack of exercise can be as big a killer as obesity and smoking. According to the study, approximately one third of adults do not do a healthy amount of exercise, and it is suggested that this could be causing 5.3 million deaths worldwide each year - the equivalent of one in ten deaths - from related illnesses such as breast cancer, diabetes and heart...

WOW! Weight Loss’ owners have noticed serious misconceptions when it comes to the subject of Canadian dietary health. As a result, the company is releasing a public statement to help alleviate the confusion. Canada (PRWEB) July 21, 2012 WOW! Weight Loss, a Canadian weight loss company, has heard horror stories from its clientele. The owners of the company have cited a trend of [poor and miscalculated Canadian dietary choices. “We have been in business for five years,” says co-owner...

Deer hinds (Cervus elaphus) have a hierarchical organisation system: the oldest and largest hold the most dominant positions. Therefore, a nutrient rich diet benefits the more dominant hinds, who have preferential access to the best food sources. This allows them to grow even bigger, improving their milk production and body condition. Published in the PLoS ONE journal and headed by the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), the study demonstrates how even when food is in abundance, the...

CHICAGO, July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy eating has come to the forefront of many minds over the past several years with help from the First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move program and TV shows like The Biggest Loser, not to mention the extensive media coverage regarding the country's growing obesity problem. Indeed, this increased interest in healthy eating is highlighted by new research from Mintel which reveals that just over two-thirds (67%) of Americans choose healthier...